High Wind — Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Montana
2023-10-17 · Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Montana
50 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Mesonet station MTBZH Bozeman Pass (MT DOT) measured a 58 mph wind gust.
Wider weather episode
A potent mid level low tracked eastward near the Canadian border during October 16. The combination of strong westerly flow aloft and a surface low in SK producing a strong pressure gradient resulted in high winds across much of North-central Montana as well as portions of Central Montana.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1137186. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.